Monika Humagain, a Solicitor at Harringtons in Birmingham, nominated Save the Children UK to receive a £500 donation.

Monika chose the charity for its record of making a difference in children’s lives, noting that the organisation “aligns with my belief that all children deserve a fair start in life.”

Jessica Walker, Regional Corporate Lead at Save the Children UK, said: “Thank you to both Monika and AlphaBiolabs for generously supporting our work in the UK and overseas. We depend on donations such as this to help create a world where all children are fed, cared for and treated fairly.”

Alex Swindells, Solicitor in the Care Department at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers in Manchester was randomly selected and nominated Endometriosis Awareness North to receive the £500 donation.

Alex nominated the charity for the work they do to raise awareness of endometriosis and reduce the significant delays many women face when seeking a diagnosis.

Dr Anita Sharma, Founder of Endometriosis Awareness North, said: “We are grateful to Alex and AlphaBiolabs for thinking of us. Endometriosis affects one in 10 women, yet it still takes an average of 10 years to diagnose – years of pain, being dismissed, and of suffering in silence. Donations like this help us continue standing up for those women and pushing for the change they deserve.”

Sophie Charlton, a Graduate Trainee at Vardags in London, was randomly selected and nominated Reunite International to receive the £500 donation.

Sophie nominated the charity for the work they do providing information and support to parents, family members and guardians who have had a child abducted, to those who may have abducted their child, and to those who fear abduction.

Alison Shalaby, Chief Executive Officer at Reunite International, said: “We really appreciate Sophie’s nomination and AlphaBiolabs’ donation. Donations like this help us continue to support children, parents and families in the UK and worldwide, who are trying to navigate their way through the legal minefield of international parental child abduction.”

Lily Wilson, a Paralegal in the Childcare Team at Bromleys Solicitors LLP in Ashton-under-Lyne, was randomly-selected in our Giving Back charity draw and nominated The Christie Charity to receive the £500 donation.

Lily nominated The Christie Charity for the important work they do supporting cancer patients and their families.

John Ashley, Corporate Fundraising Manager at the charity, said: “We’re extremely grateful to Lily and AlphaBiolabs, as we rely on contributions like this to fund pioneering cancer research, invest in specialist equipment and facilities, and enhance the care provided for people affected by cancer across the region.”

Victoria Hardy, a Legal Assistant at Sefton Council, was randomly-selected in our Giving Back charity draw and nominated Sean’s Place to receive the £500 donation.

Victoria chose Sean’s Place for the free, practical, and emotional support they provide to men who are struggling with their mental health.

The charity runs a varied programme of one-to-one sessions focused on confidence building, talking therapies, creative and physical activities, and skills development – all designed to help men take positive steps toward better mental health and personal growth.

Debbie Rogers, Founder and CEO at Sean’s Place, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Victoria and AlphaBiolabs for choosing to support Sean’s Place. Donations like this enable us to continue offering free, tailored support to men across Sefton and Liverpool who are experiencing mental health challenges. It’s really gratifying to be recognised for the work we do in helping men feel heard, valued and supported.”

Marie Cook, a Social Worker at Ceredigion County Council, was randomly-selected in our Giving Back charity draw and nominated RAY Ceredigion to receive the £500 donation.

Marie chose to support RAY Ceredigion because of the work they do supporting people of all ages across the community, running many sessions and events each week.

Gill Byrne, Executive Officer at RAY Ceredigion, said: “We’re very grateful to Marie and AlphaBiolabs for recognising what we do in this practical way. As a small grassroots charity, every contribution makes a real difference, and helps us to continue providing vital play, learning and community opportunities for people across Ceredigion.”

Isabella Whitehurst, a Family Paralegal at Foys Solicitors, was randomly-selected in our Giving Back charity draw and nominated Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid to receive the £500 donation.

Isabella chose to support Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid because of the positive feedback from people who have used its services, and the lasting impact the charity has within the local community.

Mandy Green, Head of Service at Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, said: “We are immensely grateful to Isabella for putting our name forward to receive a donation via AlphaBiolabs’ Giving Back campaign. Contributions like this make a real difference, enabling us to keep our refuges open, and extend vital community outreach to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse across North Nottinghamshire. And knowing that legal professionals recognise and value our work really means a lot to us.”

Alistair Banks, Family Law Consultant at Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors in London, was randomly-selected in our Giving Back charity draw, and nominated Haven House Children’s Hospice to receive the £500 donation.

Alistair nominated Haven House for its work caring for seriously ill babies and children with life-limiting conditions, providing everything from end-of-life care to bereavement support, music therapy and more.

Dominique Pharoah, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Haven House Children’s Hospice, said: “Contributions like this help fund specialist care for children living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, allowing us to provide valuable support where and when our families need us. We’re incredibly grateful to Alistair and AlphaBiolabs for their donation.”

Gary Morton, Partner at Hamilton Ross Solicitors in Airdrie, was randomly-selected in our Giving Back charity draw, and nominated Beatson Cancer Charity to receive the £500 donation.

Gary nominated Beatson Cancer Charity for its work supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. The charity also plays a vital role in supporting Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, funding life-saving research, enhancing patient care and providing comprehensive wellbeing services.

Heilidh Wilson, Corporate Fundraiser at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful to AlphaBiolabs for their generous donation and to Gary for choosing to support Beatson Cancer Charity. Donations like this allow us to continue providing essential care and services for patients and their families in the west of Scotland facing cancer. Every contribution makes a difference, and we truly appreciate this support.”

Susie Packer, a Chartered Legal Executive at MSB Solicitors in Liverpool, was the sixth randomly-selected customer in our Giving Back charity draw, and nominated Blackburne House to receive the £500 donation.

Susie nominated Blackburne House in recognition of the education and wellness services the charity provides for women across Merseyside.

Andrea Rushton, CEO at Blackburne House, said: “We are committed to improving the lives of women, equipping them with the confidence they need to live full and independent lives and, in turn, helping them achieve their goals. Donations such as these go a long way to helping us continue that work.

“We’d like to thank Susie and AlphaBiolabs for this generous contribution.”

Jade Sweeney, Senior Social Worker at Solihull Children’s Service, was the fifth randomly-selected customer in our Giving Back charity draw, and nominated Carers Trust Solihull to receive the £500 donation.  

Gina Ward, Young Carers Team Manager at Carers Trust Solihull, said: “We’d like to thank Jade at Solihull Children’s Service and AlphaBiolabs for this kind donation. As an independent charity, donations like these mean we can continue to provide quality support, meeting the needs of young carers from a variety of backgrounds throughout Solihull.”

Leah Johnson, a Paralegal at Sills & Betteridge Solicitors, was the fourth randomly-selected customer in our 2024 Giving Back charity draw, and nominated Juno Women’s Aid to receive the £500 donation.

Paula Clarke, Deputy CEO at Juno Women’s Aid, said: “We would like to thank Leah at Sills & Betteridge, and AlphaBiolabs for this generous donation.

“Contributions like this ensure we can continue to help women, children and teens impacted by domestic abuse. This includes offering emergency refuge accommodation and access to specialist support.”

Sophie Sibley, Solicitor at Hanne & Co. in London, was the third randomly-selected customer in our 2024 Giving Back charity draw, and nominated Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster Mind to receive the £500 donation.

Charlotte Fletcher, Director of Business Development & Innovation at Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster Mind, said: “As one of London’s leading community-based mental health charities, the importance of donations like this cannot be underestimated.

“We would like to thank Sophie and AlphaBiolabs for their support as we work to improve mental health and wellbeing for communities in the heart of London.”

Sarah Hodson, Paralegal at McAlister Family Law firm in Manchester was the second randomly-selected customer in our 2024 Giving Back charity draw.

Sarah nominated Child Concern to receive the £500 donation in recognition of the valuable and practical support it provides for dealing with legal childcare cases.

Julie Doyle, Chair of Child Concern, said: “We are extremely grateful to Sarah and AlphaBiolabs for their generous donation.

“As a non-profit organisation, contributions like this enable us to continue the vital work we do, and the monies will be used to facilitate the delivery of our specialist training sessions.”

Andrew Sibson, a Legal Officer at Leeds City Council was the randomly-selected customer in our first charity draw of the year.

Andrew was delighted to receive the news and has nominated St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds to receive the £500 donation. St Gemma’s is very close to his heart, having nursed a few of his family members over the years.

Hannah Corne, Corporate Fundraising Manager at St Gemma’s Hospice, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to Andrew and AlphaBiolabs for their generous donation to St Gemma’s Hospice.

“As an independent charity, donations of this kind make a big impact, enabling us to provide the best possible care for local people living with cancer and other life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses. The money will be put towards the continued care of our patients.”